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The new 3.6 is a nice engine, 8 speed will help it out for sure.
Anyone know if the 8 speed trans is an all-new Chrysler design or will it be based of an existing design like Ford did with the 6R80?
Anyone know if the 8 speed trans is an all-new Chrysler design or will it be based of an existing design like Ford did with the 6R80?
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Anyone know if the 8 speed trans is an all-new Chrysler design or will it be based of an existing design like Ford did with the 6R80?
It is likely the same transmission they are using behind the V-6 challengers and the V-6 charger & 300 cars. If true, its likely the ZF 8-speed, not designed by chrysler, BUT, rumor has it, chrysler is building them in their new facility. Someone else in here will likely chime in with the real facts. I`ve only read and heard rumors, so my findings might not be really true facts. One thing i do know is a true fact, i wont buy one anytime very soon.Originally Posted by kpevin
The new 3.6 is a nice engine, 8 speed will help it out for sure.Anyone know if the 8 speed trans is an all-new Chrysler design or will it be based of an existing design like Ford did with the 6R80?
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The Ford 6 speed is a ZF design they are building themselves with a few tweaks, the one in my Mustang is holding up great with an extra 200 hp. I know the F150s are having some trans issues but they are doing great in the Mustangs (same trans).Originally Posted by LU229
It is likely the same transmission they are using behind the V-6 challengers and the V-6 charger & 300 cars. If true, its likely the ZF 8-speed, not designed by chrysler, BUT, rumor has it, chrysler is building them in their new facility. Someone else in here will likely chime in with the real facts. I`ve only read and heard rumors, so my findings might not be really true facts. One thing i do know is a true fact, i wont buy one anytime very soon.
I just traded my wife's hemi commander on a new 3.6 grand cherokee, love the truck and the engine - the eight speed will really help it out if it works but I'll wait a couple years before I bete-test one. Dont think it will help the hemi much..
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LU229, yeah your right on the 8 speed. Check out this article. Its been coming for a few years. Chrysler first had to build a brand new assembly plant.Originally Posted by LU229
It is likely the same transmission they are using behind the V-6 challengers and the V-6 charger & 300 cars. If true, its likely the ZF 8-speed, not designed by chrysler, BUT, rumor has it, chrysler is building them in their new facility. Someone else in here will likely chime in with the real facts. I`ve only read and heard rumors, so my findings might not be really true facts. One thing i do know is a true fact, i wont buy one anytime very soon.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...NEWS/100609858